Dubai

I LOVE TO VISIT DUBAI. HERD SO MUCH ABOUT DUBAI, LOVE TO SEE THE CITY OF DUBAI

I heard of it because Roger Federer lives there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do all the people who work there actually sharing

Do all the people who work there actually sharing

This is an interesting country, they were the first to realise 20-years ago that there is not an endless supply of black gold under the sand and the Sheikh has been tireless in creating a world class duty-free port and environment for business and industry. He understands business and simply wants the world to do more than have them stop-off in Dubai on long-haul Europe to Asia flights. I worked for a firm that 10 years ago helped him examine the feasibility of building a Disney-style theme park based on Arabic fairy tale characters (Sinbad instead of Snow White). I think the idea of outside hi-tech rides and sandstorms plus being in the desert on a Gulf (think Houston plus 25 degrees F) dissuaded the idea from happening. But he was always thinking how to expand and grow the base of consumer activities and how to raise the standard of his people. He saw first hand how greed affected his larger neighbours and realised there was a need to educate and raise the standard of living. Of course foreign construction workers are still not so fortunate....

All I could think of a word when I saw the segment is "WoW!"..my brother who's an electrical engineer is presently based in Dubai & he would email me these buildings they're constructing & it was on one of those emails that i've gotten to know the most expensive hotel in the world & has a suspended circular helipad that can be converted into a floating tennis court..then I saw this segment on Yahoo news & it kinda gives me the pride of my brother contributing his talent in building this beautiful progressive little city.. the Sheikh has also impressed me with his leadership, brilliance & very down-to-earth stance; so unlike his contemporaries who can't drive their own cars or can't live without people at their beck & call... I'd love to visit Dubai soon.. Now, if I could get a hold of that phone number my brother has given me..

All I could think of a word when I saw the segment is "WoW!"..my brother who's an electrical engineer is presently based in Dubai & he would email me these buildings they're constructing & it was on one of those emails that i've gotten to know the most expensive hotel in the world & has a suspended circular helipad that can be converted into a floating tennis court..then I saw this segment on Yahoo news & it kinda gives me the pride of my brother contributing his talent in building this beautiful progressive little city.. the Sheikh has also impressed me with his leadership, brilliance & very down-to-earth stance; so unlike his contemporaries who can't drive their own cars or can't live without people at their beck & call... I'd love to visit Dubai soon.. Now, if I could get a hold of that phone number my brother has given me..

Yes, Dubai is a beautiful city and has changed a lot since the last time I've been there. 60 Minutes did a good job of showing how the world is becoming more of a Free Enterprise and they also help Sheikh Mohammed advertise his city and some of his ideas free for millions to view. One day it might be a international HUBS for major companies that are built in Hong Kong, New York City, and Los Angeles so watch out for this city in the 15 years.

After viewing your program last night I now have a new found respect and opinion of our Middle Eastern neighbors. The Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum appears to be a genuine, caring, intelligent and friendly man. I am concerned with his allegiance with Iran's leader and their economic ties together. I also question President Bush's willingness to give Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum 6 of our United States shipping ports to manage and knowing his close ties with Iran's President. I am not stating that Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is not trust worthy man but only stating the obvious and that is. "you show me your friends and I will show you who you are".

In Dubai lies the proof of principle. People with vision and will can acheive any thing. Could nay one have thought about a thriving oasis in middle east (of all the places..)